Edamame Fritters with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce Recipe
These savory and herby edamame fritters are paired with a spicy soy dipping sauce, making them perfect as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light lunch. The fritters are made from tender edamame beans blended into a flavorful batter, fried to a crisp golden brown, and served with a tangy, spicy sauce to add a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 10 fritters
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
For the Edamame Fritters
- 1 pound frozen edamame beans
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, chili crisp, honey, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve.
- Cook the Edamame: Bring a pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the frozen edamame beans and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until they are very tender.
- Drain and Process Edamame: Thoroughly drain the cooked edamame beans. Transfer them to a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.
- Make the Fritter Batter: Place the edamame paste in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, all-purpose flour, chopped cilantro, chives, garlic granules, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to form a consistent batter.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Cook the Fritters: Using heaping tablespoons, dollop the batter into the hot pan. Spread the batter slightly to form circular fritters. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until crisp and golden brown.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Carefully flip the fritters and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat Frying: Remove the cooked fritters from the pan. Add more vegetable oil if needed and continue frying the remaining batter in batches until all fritters are cooked.
- Serve: Serve the fritters warm alongside the prepared spicy soy dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure the edamame beans are very tender before blending to ensure smooth batter.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent fritters from sticking and to require less oil.
- Adjust the spiciness of the dipping sauce by varying the amount of chili crisp and sriracha to taste.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- The fritters can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the remaining batches.
